Archive for the tag 'Tha Pae Gate'

Jan 24 2012

Chiang Mai’s Wat Phra Singh

Published by under Wats

It’s taken us a while to get around to writing a post on what is really Chiang Mai’s most important temple, Wat Phra Singh, and while walking around this afternoon we had the distinct feeling it was possibly actually our first ever visit!? Our office is directly opposite the main entrance — but then we … read the full post

Feb 22 2011

Chiang Mai Sunday Walking Street market

Published by under Shopping,Sights & activities

There isn’t actually an official ‘walking street’ in Chiang Mai, but every Sunday the whole length of Ratchadamnoen and Pra Singh Roads, the old city’s principal east/west axis (see map), plus several side streets, are closed to traffic and become one long street bazaar, stretching all the way from Wat Pra Singh down to and … read the full post